FYI handling the mortgage of the condo during the rehab would be a strain but I think is doable with the combined income of my fiance and I. 

Prefer Class C/B value add properties in B/A areas, not the other way around.2) The Deal - Favor value plays where operators can add value via renovations, adding experienced property management to tighten up operations.  

I've been reading that the Big 5 are tightening their lending while the market is sideways (at best).

I have been doing it but it's put a huge strain on me and I don't know how much longer I can continue. 

We are looking to move into our first apartment together which will be a bit of a financial strain for a bit, but it has me extremely motivated to pursue a more flexible lucrative path to support us.

Dong it on a CFD might work but I'm not sure that CO didn't tighten up their CFD laws.all cash

I wonder if, in the future the school district finds this situation unacceptable, and tighten their requirements/ and or enforcement.  

This creates a financial strain on them and puts the real estate investor in the perfect situation to present the perfect solution called debt relief.In conclusion, your success as Real Estate Entrepreneur will be determined by your ability to find and locate motivated sellers so that you can present your offers and close deals.

If you could find a property that you could buy and rehab for under $120K, that would definitely be the faster route considering all the lending sources are tightening up.

The capital markets have largely loosened up since the covid paralysis though underwriting has tightened with increased credit score requirements.